Full-Time Senior Youth Care Practitioner – St.Pierre Healing Home

Application deadline: 01-01-2039

SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced Senior Youth Care Practitioner (SYCP) to assist the Program Manager in both the daily operation and development of the program, while providing an opportunity for training as a Program Manager. This position is intended to share on-call responsibilities with the Program Manager and to provide coverage for the program when the Program Manager is on holidays. The Senior Youth Care Worker is directly responsible to the Program Manager and through that person to the Coordinator.

This position supports 24/7 operations and, as such, is required to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: of the SYCP include, but are not limited to:

Fulfils the job duties/expectations of a Youth Care Practitioner (YCP)

Takes a leadership role within the program

Provides vacation and/or illness coverage for the Program Manager

Provides on-call coverage as required

Completes specific duties as assigned by the Program Manager. These may include:

Consults with the Program Therapist regarding clinical direction and acts as a liaison with other Program Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or certificate (or equivalent certificate or diploma) and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the youth care field. A combination of education and experience may be considered

Degree in an applicable human services field (BSW preferred) and 2 or more years’ experience in the youth care field preferred

Supervisory experience (including financial management)

Child Development training as per MYS policy, or willingness to obtain

MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.